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FDA Approves Ketamine-Derived Spray for Depression

The newly approved esketamine nasal spray will be administered under a doctor’s supervision at approved and certified treatment centers. 

UFC Launches Opioid Awareness Campaign

In the video, UFC president Dana White highlights statistics about the toll taken by the opioid crisis and offers resources for those in need of help. 

Black Balloon Day Pays Tribute To Lives Lost To Addiction

Families and loved ones across the country are taking part in the growing Black Balloon movement which memorializes lives lost to addiction.

Dentists Need To Make Sweeping Changes To Opioid Prescribing

Dentists have decreased the amount of opioid prescriptions they write by nearly 500,000—but some believe it’s not enough.

Wearable Sensor Could Point To Anxiety, Depression In Kids

New tech may help children better identify their own feelings.

Creed's Scott Stapp Is Five Years Sober

“Nothing is more important than my sobriety,” the Creed singer said.

Black Market Marijuana Thrives In New Jersey

A New Jersey police chief says that with legal marijuana expected to be taxed at $42 an ounce, people will keep buying their weed illegally.

Ben Affleck Opens Up About Alcoholism

“Some people are sort of uncomfortable, but it doesn’t really bother me to talk about alcoholism. Being an alcoholic is part of my life; it’s something I deal with,” Affleck said.

Jodie Sweetin, John Stamos, Mackenzie Phillips and Others Gather for Experience, Strength and Hope Awards

Sober celebrities gathered in Los Angeles to express gratitude for their recovery and celebrate this year’s Experience, Strength, and Hope Award-winner, Jodie Sweetin.